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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Imlay City

Michigan · 3,869 residents · 2.451 sq mi
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Imlay City has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $32,436. Population has grown 32% since 1990. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $103,600. Households here earn about 27% less than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 32.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 48%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

3,869
+32%since 1990
from 2,921 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,579 / sq mi
+32%since 1990
from 1,192 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
32.2
−2%since 1990
from 32.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3K3K3K4K4K1990201020202024Imlay City
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$32,436
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $25,313 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,021
+38%since 1990
from $11,587 in 1990
US average: $21,522
8.1%
−4.0 ptssince 1990
from 12.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$103,600
+48%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $53,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$531
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $397 in 1990
US average: $602
57.2%
+3.6 ptssince 1990
from 53.5% in 1990
42.8% rent
3.2
+52%since 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic91.3%(2,668)
Black0.7%(19)
Hispanic / Latino8.8%(257)
Asian1.9%(55)
Diversity Score35.6%(1,041)
2000
White, non-Hispanic78.1%(3,021)
Black0.5%(19)
Hispanic / Latino19.2%(743)
Asian1.3%(51)
Diversity Score42.7%(1,651)
43
+20%since 1990
from 36 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.9%
−0.8 ptssince 1990
from 10.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
72.1%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 71.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.0%
−0.1 ptssince 1990
from 3.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

26.2 min
+13%since 1990
from 23.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Imlay City, Michigan?

Imlay City, Michigan has about 3,869 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Imlay City, Michigan?

The typical household in Imlay City, Michigan earns about $32,436 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Imlay City, Michigan expensive?

In Imlay City, Michigan, the median home is worth about $103,600, and the typical rent is about $531 a month.

How educated are people in Imlay City, Michigan?

About 9.9% of adults age 25 and over in Imlay City, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Imlay City, Michigan?

About 8.1% of people in Imlay City, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Imlay City, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Imlay City, Michigan has grown since 1990. The population has added about 948 residents, a change of about 32 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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